Friday, August 2, 2013

The 1940s Coat

This coat came together really quickly despite all the Hong Kong Seam Binding that needed to be done... and all the catch stitching that needed to be done (around the hem, the facing on both fronts, AND the sleeves!) and the shoulder pads I needed to make.

And can I tell you, I just love this style!

The wool flannel is so thick and springy that you don't even notice that its not lined!

And because I had to make it extra long because of the dress, it flicks nicely when I walk!

And the shoulder pads I made are just the right size I think! I'm going to show you next week how I made them - SUPER simple!

But here is the dress that started it all

I know those look like flowers - but they are a red and a cream elephant with their trunks intertwined!

I really just can't believe how well this 1940s dress fits me! And the rayon!!!! Oh my goodness I am in love with rayon - its light and slinky and sexy and it swishes... oooooo its DIVINE!!!!!

I did find a couple of small holes when I was ironing it, but shhhhh! I won't let that stop me from wearing it - its just too gorgeous.

So now, after making three coats this season I'm really looking forward to sewing something else!

egads girl ! you look totally awesome in that dress and oh my gosh! that coat! could it be even prettier than the other two? wouldnt be able to choose - good thing you dont have to! ;D well, you do have to on a daily basis, cant wear three at a time, but then you alway shave the next day ;D lovely!

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I rediscovered sewing in mid 2011 after not sewing for 15 years, and I didnt realise how much I missed it until I took it up again!

You can find me any day of the week (except Sunday) dressed in true vintage, or reproduction vintage complete with hair, makeup, false eyelashes and stilleto heels. Sewing my own reproduction vintage creations from patterns, wearing them, and getting compliments from complete stranges is so rewarding.